Why I’m Running

I am running for re-election to Cleveland Heights City Council to help create a new path forward to meet our challenges head on (see my goals below). This new path forward will require making some changes. We need to elect a new mayor who will work cooperatively, collaboratively, and professionally with Council members. That does not mean we have to agree on everything. But it does require a close working relationship between elected officials who put the needs of our community ahead of everything else. Currently, there are 6 members on City Council who have such a relationship. So the good news is, we already have something to build on.

MY GOALS

Improve our city services. Full Stop. Council must partner with a new mayor to properly fund our Public Works Dept so we can repave our streets, fill potholes, pick up leaves, bulk items, trash, plow snow, maintain our parks; and do it all in a timely manner. We also need safe, well-maintained neighborhoods and vibrant business districts. In short, your government needs to step up and deliver the services you deserve! And we can do all of this with a new mayor that works collaboratively with city council and our wonderful residents.

MY BACKGROUND

My family moved to Cleveland Heights in 1961. My brother, Chris and I were raised on Greyton Rd, Desota Ave, and later on Woodview Rd, by the only single mom we knew of at that time. We went through the entire CH-UH school system and I am a proud graduate of Cleveland Hts High School. I went on to become the first person in my family to graduate from college (CSU) and get a master’s degree (John Carroll). Cleveland Heights, for me, is a place where dreams come true.

I currently live on Fenley Rd with my wife, Sandy. I am a retired public high school Government, History and Sociology teacher. I was first elected to City Council in 2021.